Pont de l'Archevêché, Stone bridge in the 4th arrondissement, France
Description
Pont de l'Archevêché is a stone bridge crossing the Seine that links Cité Island with the Left Bank, built with three arches. The bridge forms part of the Paris road network and accommodates both pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
History
The bridge opened in 1828 during a royal celebration and took its name from the Archbishop's palace that stood nearby. That palace was demolished in 1831, yet the bridge retained its historic name.
Culture
The bridge connects Notre-Dame Cathedral with the Left Bank and serves as a pedestrian passage where visitors and locals meet daily. This location has become a spot where people pause to take in views of Cité Island and the surrounding riverscape.
Practical
The bridge is easily accessible on foot and by bicycle, with clear pathways for both kinds of traffic. Early mornings and late afternoons offer the best times to cross when crowds are lighter.
Did you know?
From 1864 to 1923, a morgue occupied the northern end of the bridge where unclaimed bodies were kept. Few visitors realize this somber chapter when they cross today.
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